Concept information
Preferred term
situated cognition
Definition
- The theory that meaningful learning takes place in complex, authentic situations, not in isolation. The interaction of learners with these situations influences their ability to develop a meaningful understanding of new concepts and skills and to transfer new skills to other relevant situations. [Source: The SAGE Glossary of the Social and Behavioral Sciences; Situated Cognition]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/situated_cognition
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